In response, Hocking College Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Ryan Miley, stated, “we are extremely proud of the national recognition Azende has received for his accomplishments this season. He has represented the school, team, and himself extraordinarily well and continues to push others to better themselves daily. This is a great honor for him as well as Hocking College. I know he is grateful for all the support he has received to help him reach this goal. “

In addition, during the week of November 5-11, 2018, Johnson was named NJCAA Division-III Player of the Week.

He had scored 106 points in three games that week, shooting 64% and adding 25 rebounds and 16 assists. In the game against Lorain County Community College, he broke the Hawks’ school record with 47 points in a single game.